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Aerial View of Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone

The image showcases an aerial view of the Grand Prismatic Spring located in Yellowstone National Park, USA. The vibrant colors of the hot spring are striking: deep blues in the center turn into bright greens and then transition to resplendent oranges and rusty browns towards the edges. The color gradation is due to the varying temperatures within the spring, which create diverse bacterial ecosystems that manifest as different colors. Around the spring are dark bands that indicate both the solid land and the trees of the forest surrounding it, providing a natural frame to the vivid spectacle. There are no human subjects in this picture, allowing the natural beauty of the thermal feature to take the spotlight. The Grand Prismatic Spring is known for being the largest in the United States and the third largest in the world, and this image captures its grandeur and the otherworldly appearance that attracts numerous visitors each year.

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